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Sign Language Interpreter - VRS - Full Time Job Category : Interpreting Requisition Number : SIGNL008896 Posted : October 1, 2024 Employment Type : Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location Salary Range: $25-$60 (depending on location, education, and certifications) Details: The Full time 32 hour a week position will require that hours be worked Monday-Saturday, 7am-7pm MST. This position will require that 100% of the required 32 hours are worked in VRS. Anything worked above 32 hours can be worked in other job codes. Those selected will be required to remain in their FT position for one year. (Cannot move to PT until the year is up). Hours Requirement: 10 hours minimum of interpreting services required per month (at leadership's discretion). Shifts : Available hours are Monday-Saturday, 7am-7pm MT. (If selected and hired, you will initially be asked to work at least one shift either Monday, Friday or Saturday) Benefits of interpreting with Sorenson: Paid Vacation Time and Paid Sick Time and Paid Holidays Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Flexible Scheduling Premium shifts offered to boost hourly wage Earn CEUs Opportunity for annual certification, testing and membership/licensure reimbursement up to 100% based on average hours worked 401K plans with employer contribution No scripts Company-wide Network Transfer and visiting interpreter opportunities to any of the centers across the US and Canada Responsibilities: Effectively interpret between American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English Maintain, as applicable, compliance with any national, state, or local licensure and/or certification requirements Demonstrate full compliance with Sorenson standards and policies, FCC regulations, and the RID Code of Professional Conduct Demonstrate full compliance with Sorenson Communications attendance policy Accurately complete assigned tasks/duties, projects, and paperwork promptly and within approved guidelines Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the demands of the VRS industry Quickly learn and implement new and changing technologies Work effectively in a team environment; support and receive support from colleagues Work effectively in an environment with oversight, including call monitoring, mentoring, and evaluations Enhance interpreting skills through continued education training Complete additional duties and assignments on an ongoing basis Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED An associate’s or bachelor’s degree (preferred, but not required) 3 years’ experience working as an interpreter (preferred, but not required) Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly regulated, and customer service-focused environment Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, tools, and to handle other computer components About Us: Sorenson Communications is committed to connecting people every day through communications access 24/7/365. Our customers rely on us and our innovative technology to quickly deliver accuracy in every conversation. We are industry leaders because, in all our endeavors, our customers sense our passion, our care, and our commitment. Sorenson Communications, LLC. offers Video Relay Service (VRS), which gives Deaf individuals who use American Sign Language (ASL) and hearing people the option to communicate in their preferred language - either ASL or spoken English or Spanish. Equal Employment Opportunity: Sorenson Communications is an EOE, Disability/Age Employer. J-18808-Ljbffr